Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Prestwood events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Prestwood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Prestwood?
Who books funeral and wake catering in Prestwood?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Great Missenden station, about 1.2 miles east.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
Funeral and wake catering in Prestwood, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Whether it is wakes at church halls and clubs and memorial gatherings, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a wake in a place like Prestwood, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Prestwood (HP16)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow a little extra
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
FAQs for Prestwood
How far is Prestwood from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Prestwood?
The closest is Great Missenden station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Prestwood?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Prestwood; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Nearby places to Prestwood
What else we do in Prestwood
Prestwood: halls, homes and travel
Prestwood is about 5 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your wake in Prestwood will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
After a service at Holy Trinity Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Prestwood is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the HP16 postcode area. From High Street, Honor Road and Gryms Dyke or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Prestwood we cover include Stony Green (1 mile south-west), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile west), Great Kingshill (2 miles south), Little Kingshill (2 miles south-east) and Upper North Dean (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south), Chesham (5 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (6 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (1.3 miles east) and Great Missenden (2.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Prestwood Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Misbourne School (1.4 miles east) and Missenden Abbey Adult Education College (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Travellers Rest pub (under half a mile north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Prestwood and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or HP16 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch